Monumental African Kota Reliquary Sculpture

African (Gabon), 20th century. A monumental Kota reliquary figure. Approx. h. 77", w. 23"

Contemporary carved wooden abstract sculpture of an ancestral spirit covered in hand hammered brass sheet and custom mounted. Kota peoples, Gabon, Africa. Measures 23 inches tall on professional displ

An aged Kota reliquary sculpture plated with copper leaves and a band of rusted metal with base: 8"l W x 6 3/4" D x 24 1/2" H An old Mahongwe style copper mounted reliquary with base, Nigeria: 7 1/2"

African Mahongwe Bakota Reliquary Bwete Figure. This “Osseyba” sculpture is from the Kota Tribe in Gabon, Africa. It stands 26.5 inches tall. and is constructed of wood, copper/brass & fib

African Kota Reliquary, Gabon. carved wood and copper. Size: 15.25'' x 5'' x 4'' (39 x 13 x 10 cm).

Large African Wooden Reliquary With Metal Trim. 33.75H x 14.625W x 3.875D in.

This is an enormous carved wooden snake sculpture or headdress from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. The snake, known locally as Kalimbe, or Bansonyi, refers to a protective spirit manifested

Kota Gabon Mbulu-ngulu Reliquary Figure, circa early 20th Century. Copper banded figure with protruding eyes and nose. Design on copper base, wood footing. Dimensions: 15" H; Weight: 2 lb. Provenance:

African Kota Abstract Reliquary Mbulu Congo wood, covered with copper sheet, typical form, abstracted facial features, sickleshaped coiffure, long neck merging to a rhomb-shaped handle, min. dam. H: 1

A Kota Reliquary Figure, Gabon, a wood form, copper covered Kota, with banded copper at head, with eyes and nose, Triangular base, coiled copper column top of head. Dimensions: 20-1/4" h x 6-1/2' W; W

An African tribal Kota Mahongwe reliquary figure. Gabon West Africa, early to mid 20th century. Woven brass strips create the face, wrapped brass and carved wood handle. Attached to a metal base. Over

An African tribal Kota Mahongwe reliquary figure. Gabon West Africa, early to mid 20th century. Woven brass strips create the face, wrapped brass and carved wood handle. Attached to a metal base. Over

African Kota Osseyba Reliquary Figure. Brass, turtle shell, wood and metal. Size: 24.5'' x 10.5'' x 3'' (62 x 27 x 8 cm). Height on Stand: 26.5" (67 cm).

African Kota Osseyba Reliquary Figure. Brass, turtle shell, wood and metal. Size: 24.5'' x 10.5'' x 3'' (62 x 27 x 8 cm). Height on Stand: 26.5" (67 cm).

Central Africa, Gabon, Kota peoples, Mahongwe group, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An interesting finial of an abstract anthropomorphic figure skillfully carved from wood and almost complete

This is a very fine old Fang Byeri cult idol from Gabon, Africa. Carved wood with a classical aesthetic and shown holding an offering vessel. The Fang peoples of Gabon believed that ancestral relics h

A finely crafted wooden sculpture wrapped in hand hammered brass and copper sheet , with stylized form and well weathered surface. Bakota peoples, Gabon, Africa. The figure has been mounted to a profe

African mahongwe reliquary figure, Kota peoples, Gabon/ Republic of the Congo, carved wood accented by hammered and coiled copper, figure representative of an ancestral chief, used in various rituals

Woven cotton textile sculpture featuring a seated ancestor with textile facial features and rope regalia. Reliquary figures called muzidi are basically cloth dolls which typically feature red cloth, b

Kota African Reliquary, Copper and Wood. Tag Reads: Bakota Reliquary, Gabon, Circa 1950, Picard CFAAA/PFAAA R79. Approximately 26.3125H x 9.0625W x 5.5625D in.

Kota African Reliquary, Copper and Wood. Approximately 21.3125H x 7.8125W x 6D in.

African, Kota People of Gabon, Republic of Congo, reliquary figure or sculptural element, wood structure wrapped in mixed metal with distinct brass nose and eyes, raised on metal stand. Overall: 20.5"

Ca. first half 20thC. Copper and wood remains intact with deep patina and surface encrustation/oxidation. Apparently no breaks or repairs. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age app

Fang Byeri sculpture or Reliquary Guardian from Gabon, West Africa. Well weathered and worn , overall good condition, but with obvious areas of decay and wear. Male ancestor shown in traditional pose